Prelims 2013 · Polity and Constitution · Question 71
The Parliament can make any law for whole or any part of India for implementing International treaties
Answer
without the consent of any State
- Key fact: Under Article 253 of the Constitution, Parliament has power to make any law for the whole or any part of India for implementing treaties, agreements or international decisions, notwithstanding anything in the distribution of legislative powers.
- (a) with the consent of all the States — Incorrect. No such requirement exists under Article 253.
- (b) with the consent of the majority of States — Incorrect. Parliament’s power here is independent of State consent.
- (c) with the consent of the States concerned — Incorrect. Even on State List matters, Parliament can legislate for treaty implementation without needing consent of affected States.
- (d) without the consent of any State — Correct. This is exactly the constitutional position under Article 253.